Free to travel again! Planning to spend approximately 3 weeks not too far from home… a combination of caravan and off grid sites
11th Adventure
Home
Headed home earlier than planned.
Batlow
A town which has changed little over the years. We bought local produce, apples of course, visited a winery near Tumbarumba for lunch and Paddy’s river falls.
Talbingo, Talbingo reservoir, Tumut #3 Power Station
All within a short driving distance from Jounama campground.
Jounama Campground
Peaceful setting, plenty of space, positioned right next to the fast flowing Jounama creek.
High Country
Yarrangobilly Village
Onto Koscuiczko National Park for some free camping. 1st camp – Yarrangobilly Village, best location to view Yarrangobilly Caves and swim in the warm, spring fed pool.
Canberra
Perfect start to the 10th Adventure… catching up with Peter & Sue after 2 years!; visiting the National Gallery of Australia to view masterpieces from the National Gallery, London followed by lunch at the Arboretum, a walk through the Botanical Gardens and then drinks and dinner at Peter & Sue’s home. A great day!
Home 😊 (Monday 5th October)
For the record…
Total travel duration: 8mths, 1 week
Total distance travelled: 27,741km (car) / 18,725km (caravan)
Most distance travelled in a day: 480km
Water: With research & planning, we were always able to access potable water. The quality did vary eg high calcium content, silt content, taste etc. Bought an additional, different inline filter (therefore 3 in total) in Darwin which made a worth while difference.
Gas: Refills proved more challenging and expensive the more remote we were. Cheapest-$20, Most expensive-$50 (Derby WA).
Fuel (Diesel): Most expensive-$1.97 (Nullarbor), Cheapest-$1.05 (Perth)
Accommodation: Most expensive-$65/night (Inverloch VIC, Broome WA). Average estimate including free camping- $30~32/night. Longest stay in one location: Olive Hill farm- 10wks+1 day.
Last lunch in the caravan
Homeward bound
Leaving Mena Creek tomorrow and plan to be home by Monday 5th.